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WH07 AVJ

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,317 mi
Last recorded92,317 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH07 AVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 92,317 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 92,248 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 92,163 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 92,103 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,706 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 91,680 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,997 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,995 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,230 miles

Offside Front tyre excessive wear inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2017 83,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre excessive wear inner edge

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 May 2016 73,580 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 73,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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WH07 AVJ is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WH07 AVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WH07 AVJ registered?

WH07 AVJ is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is WH07 AVJ safe to buy?

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